Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e3 (d2·2)
c9-00906Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
9. Bxe3 Nf6 10. h3 h5 11. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- pawn to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then h3 and you win the bishop.
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